BITCOIN
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first open-source, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency developed by a pseudonymous person or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery. The crypto is run on distributed ledger technology, also known as blockchain. Bitcoin allows for lower transaction fees than traditional online payment systems, and is decentralized, unlike government-backed currencies. Bitcoin is the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and has a limit of 21 million coins. The cryptocurrency uses a proof-of-work protocol to enable security, privacy, and legitimacy of monetary transactions. The issuance of Bitcoin requires mining, where programmers solve a difficult cryptographic puzzle to be able to mine Bitcoin, which earns them a reward. Bitcoin remains the most popular cryptocurrencies, all other cryptocurrencies are known as altcoins. Please see below for Bitcoin news, Bitcoin (BTC) price analyses, and more.
The IMF Urges El Salvador to Abandon Bitcoin as Legal Tender
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is concerned about the risks of El Salvador's issuance of bitcoin-backed bonds, urging El Salvador to terminate bitcoin as legal tender as soon as possible.
MicroStrategy CFO Recommits the Firm to Maintain Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
Phong Le, the Chief Financial Officer of MicroStrategy Incorporated, says the company will not relent in its bullish acquisition of Bitcoin as its Treasury Reserve Asset (TRA).
Bitcoin Possibly on Final Leg Down as Seller Exhaustion Ticks
Speaking on CNBC’s Mad Money show, host Jim Cramer opined that Bitcoin might be staring at the end of its downside because of seller exhaustion.
Bitcoins Rebounds after Witnessing 6 Month Lows due to FUD, Standing around $36K
Subject to fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and the possibility of raising the interest rate from the U.S. Fed meeting last week, Bitcoin rebounded during the Asia trading session after it tumbled to its lowest in six months.
El Salvador Scoops 410 BTC as the Coin Slumps to a 5-Month Low
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced the country has acquired another 410 Bitcoins for just $15 million amid the ongoing Bitcoin dip.
More Than $40,000 in Bitcoin Donations Towards Tonga, after Catastrophic Volcanic Eruption
The Bitcoin community is taking part in a noble cause of helping Tonga recover from a disastrous volcanic eruption that hit the nation on January 15, with more than $40,000 already donated.
Total Fees Paid on Bitcoin Network Hit Monthly Low, Hashrate Records Historic Highs
Bitcoin’s friendliness in terms of the low transaction fees paid to use its network continues because it hit a monthly low.
Bitcoin is Still on Track of Hitting $100K in the Long Term, OKCoin CEO says
Speaking on an interview Wednesday, Hong Fang, the CEO of crypto exchange OKCoin, opined that Bitcoin reaching $100,000 would not be a problem in the long term.
Bitcoin Bulls Should Gear Up, SEBA CEO Predicts $75K ATH in 2022
Guido Buehler, the Chief Executive Officer of crypto-focused Swiss-based SEBA Bank is optimistic the digital currency will grow to a new ATH of $75,000 this year.
Bitcoins' Circulation and Address Remain Underwhelming
Bitcoin isn't getting a ton of utility to kick off January, as its circulation and active address are remaining underwhelming.o
